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County burn ban lifted

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The county-wide burn ban that was implemented on Monday, Oct. 23 at the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting lasted only one week with County Judge Keith Mudd issuing an executive order Wednesday, Nov. 1 to lift the ban.
YHS Bulldog Qyion Williams (8) goes up for a catch during the football game against the Hempstead Bobcats on Oct. 27 in Bulldog Stadium. The Yoakum Bulldogs won the game 35-0 giving the Bulldogs their first district win. The last football game of the season will be at 7:30 p.m. this Friday night, Nov. 3 against the Hallettsville Brahmas in Hallettsville. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

YHS Bulldog Qyion Williams (8) goes up for a catch during the football game against the Hempstead Bobcats on Oct. 27 in Bulldog Stadium. The Yoakum Bulldogs won the game 35-0 giving the Bulldogs their first district win. The last football game of the season will be at 7:30 p.m. this Friday night, Nov. 3 against the Hallettsville Brahmas in Hallettsville. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Yoakum Bulldogs gets first district win

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Yoakum Bulldogs hosted the Hempstead Bobcats on Oct. 27 and were victorious 35-0 giving them their first district win of the season.

Hannah Bordovsky named new YACC president

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce (YACC) recently announced its new president, Hannah Bordovsky. Bordovsky assumed the position on Monday, Oct. 16, and is looking forward to the new opportunity. “I am ecstatic to be here. I grew up here and graduated from Yoakum High School in 2015.
Guest speaker for the “Heirloom Bulbs” program, Robert Martinez, Brazos County Master Gardener, and his aide Madeleine Kissinger. Photo by Sharon Harrigan

Guest speaker for the “Heirloom Bulbs” program, Robert Martinez, Brazos County Master Gardener, and his aide Madeleine Kissinger. Photo by Sharon Harrigan

Hallettsville Garden Club meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
A very interesting Comprehensive Study on Wildflower Seeds was presented at the Oct. 19 meeting of the Hallettsville Garden Club by Sharon Harrigan. Wildflowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and pollinators. The fall of the year, ideally by the end of November, is the best planting time.

How drought affects wildlife

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
In the aftermath of the drought, hunters in Lavaca and DeWitt County are encouraged to hunt bright and early. “For Lavaca County, this has been the second hottest summer on the record.
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Hallettsville native to run in NYC Marathon

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The running of the 52nd New York City Marathon will take place this Sunday (Nov. 5) and one of over 45 thousand runners taking part will be Hallettsville native, Amy Grindeland.

14 Texas constitutional amendments to be decided Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Voters throughout Texas will vote Tuesday on 14 state constitutional amendments, which range from eliminating the Galveston County treasurer office to raising the retirement age for judges, providing a cost of living raise to retired public school teachers, as well as making high-speed internet...
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Time to return to standard time

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
It’s time to move our clocks back one hour with Daylight Saving Time beginning during the pre-dawn hours Sunday morning, Nov. 5. The official change to standard time takes place at 2 a.m., but you are recommended to set your clocks back one hour before retiring for the night on Saturday evening.
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